SJB to proceed with protest despite court order

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) said it will go ahead with today’s protest despite the stay order issued by the Fort Magistrate’s court.

Court prevents SJB protest

The Fort Magistrate has issued an order preventing several Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MPs from holding protest demonstrations which could inconvenience pedestrian and vehicular movements today.

After electricity charges, water tariffs bound to rise: Minister

As the electricity charges have been increased, the water charges will have to be increased in accordance, a Minister said.

Six, including four student monks, arrested for protesting near Kelaniya University

Six protesters including four Buddhist monks had been arrested last night over a protest demonstration held near the Kelaniya University at Dalugama, Kelaniya, the Police said.

Hambantota Mayor suspended from SLPP

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has suspended Mayor of Hambantota Gamini Sri Ananda from the party and informed the Hambantota Assistant Commissioner of Elections in order to sack him from the membership of the Hambantota Urban Council and thereby remove him from the post of Mayor.

Could provide concessions to the people by year end: Ruwan

Economic concessions including reduction of electricity tariff could be a possibility by the end of this year, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene said yesterday.

Sri Lanka Women thumped by New Zealand Women, knocked out of T20 World Cup

A T20 World Cup campaign which began with much promise for the Sri Lanka Women’s team ended with a chastening defeat at the hands of New Zealand Women in their final Group Stage match in Paarl on Sunday.

Bus on pilgrimage to Sri Pada falls down precipice, two killed

At least two people died after a bus carrying a group of people who were on a pilgrimage to Sri Pada veered off the road and toppled down a precipice in the Norton Bridge area in Nuwara Eliya.

TISL files FR against procurement of medical supplies from unregistered private suppliers

The Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has filed a Fundamental Rights petition in Supreme Court challenging the moves by the Ministry of Health to procure medical supplies from unregistered private suppliers through direct contracting and unsolicited bids.

Kandy SC crowned Rugby League champions for eighth consecutive season

Kandy Sports Club clinched the inter-club rugby league title at Nittawela today, bookending an unbeaten season with a 29-10 win over CR &FC.

President assures to appoint competent authority to Pali University

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has assured the Sangha Committee of the Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters that he would appoint a competent authority to the Pali and Buddhist University, Presidential Media Division (PMD) said.

Get updated: AKD tells Sajith

Claiming that opposition politicians including Sajith Premadasa were bragging in political arena that a National People’s Power (NPP) government would take over private property, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today they were citing a part of JVP’s policy statement issued in 1980 and urged Sajith Premadasa to get updated.

SJB denies collaborating with JJB

As some news websites reported that Samagi Jana Balawegaya ( SJB) and Jathika Jana Balawegaya ( JJB) will get on one stage to protest against the possible postponement of the local government polls, SJB General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara denied such reports.

Women’s T20 World Cup: NZ, SL eye semi-finals in decisive battle

A crucial match in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 will be played today in which New Zealand and Sri Lanka meet in their last Group 1 match with progress to the knockout stages on the line.

Controversial Deep Jungle Music Festival canceled, tickets to be refunded

The Deep Jungle music festival which caused controversy in recent weeks due to it being held in an elephant corridor in Habarana has been canceled following a court order.

Sajith requests people to ignore media over LG Polls

One must not get deceived by media reports to find out about the local government elections as it will be certainly held, Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa said.

Elections DG instructs officers to temporarily suspend election duties

In the wake of the decision to postpone the casting of postal voting indefinitely, the Commissioner General of Elections has sent a letter to all District Returning Officers and Assistant Returning Officers with a list of instructions about the steps taken ahead, in connection with the Local Government elections.

Indian visa application center to resume operations tomorrow

The visa application center of the Indian High Commission in Colombo will resume its normal operations for visa and other services from tomorrow, the Indian High Commission announced.

Law and Order maintained to prevent anarchy: President

President Ranil Wickremesinghe pledged to prioritize the country’s economic recovery while ensuring that law and order is maintained to prevent anarchy, President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Those behind disrupting LG polls will have to face same SC ruling as Easter Attacks: NPP lawyers

The political authority and relevant government officials would have to face legal actions by the Supreme Court just as in the case of Easter Sunday attacks, if they acted irresponsibly with regard to the Local Government elections, Lawyers for National People’s Power( NPP) said today.

All those responsible for interfering with electoral process must be dealt with in accordance with the law - BASL

While expressing its concern regarding the attempts by state authorities to disrupt the Local Authorities Elections, the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) reiterated that all those responsible for interfere with the electoral process must be dealt with in accordance with the law.

Female infant dies after car driven by uncle run’s over her accidentally

An eighteen month old baby girl died after she was run over by a vehicle driven by her uncle when he was moving it out of the garage in a house in Kohuwala.

Germany seeks Sri Lanka’s support for resolution against Russian invasion

Germany has sought Sri Lanka’s support for a resolution at the United Nations against Russia, a visiting German MP said.

SL cannot afford to plunge into another crisis over LG polls

The upcoming Local Government (LG) is deemed to be one of the most decisive elections in the history of Sri Lanka, which could result in a massive breakthrough. However, the possibility of holding the election is getting uncertain day by day with the recent statement made by the Secretary to the Ministry of Finance that it is difficult to release funds for holding the LG polls.

LG Polls likely to be postponed, Elections Commission goes to court citing difficulties

The Elections Commission will file a special motion before the Supreme Court citing difficulties such as inadequate funds to hold the Local Government Elections on March 9, the Chairman of the Elections Commission said.

German companies may withdraw from SL if import ban continues

German companies operating in Sri Lanka have raised the red flag with some warning they will be compelled to withdraw from the country if the import ban continues, Daily Mirror learns.

Failure to allocate funds for LG polls Will resort to legal action against Finance Secretary: Opposition groups

While highlighting that Chairman of Election Commission Nimal Punchihewa had informed them that local government elections cannot be held on March 9, certain opposition groups have told Secretary to Ministry of Finance Mahinda Siriwardana that they will file legal action against him if he fails to allocate funds for the polls immediately.

Dudley Sirisena asks for Rs. 140 support price for paddy kilo from farmers

Leading rice mill owner Dudley Sirisena who has a greater control over the market urged the government to increase the support price of paddy for farmers from Rs. 100 to Rs. 140 a kilo.

IMF mulls loan approval to Sri Lanka, even without China’s assurance

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is considering approving a loan for Sri Lanka, even without China’s assurance of debt-restructuring support, Bloomberg News reported on Friday (Feb 17).

SLC overstaffed?

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) stated that their existing staffing levels, which amount to 185 employees on their payroll, is justified given their continuing growth.